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John F & Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Wayne, New Jersey · EIN 207193931

John F & Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wayne, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $59,925 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $29,962 and the largest $39,925. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $34,915 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$39,6041$852,532
2023$34,9151$403
2024$59,9252$36

How to apply

John F & Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What John F & Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.

StateGrantsAmount
New Jersey2$59,925

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Township of Wayne
Wayne, NJ
Funds for upkeep of town gardens$39,925
Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum Inc
Wayne, NJ
Beautificaion & maintenance$20,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John F & Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John F & Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust give?

$59,925 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $29,962.

Who runs John F & Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists A Michael Rubin (Trustee).

What does John F & Dorothy Knippenberg Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.

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